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After the 2021 Surfside condo collapse, Florida enacted strict building inspection requirements. Before renting in Miami, always check:
Florida state law prohibits cities from enacting rent control. Landlords can raise rent by any amount with proper notice. Combined with Miami's hot market, this means careful research before signing is essential.
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June 1 - November 30. Check for impact windows, shutters, flood insurance, and emergency plans.
Over 55% of Miami properties are in flood zones. Always check flood zone designation before signing.
67% of Miami rentals are condos. Check association fees, reserves, and 40-year recertification status.
No. Florida state law prohibits cities from enacting rent control. This means landlords can raise rent by any amount with proper notice (typically 30-60 days depending on lease type).
Read our Tenant Rights Guide →After the 2021 Surfside collapse, always check: building recertification status (40-year inspections), flood zone classification, hurricane preparedness features (impact windows, shutters), and condo association financial health (reserve funds).
Florida tenants have rights to habitable housing, security deposit return within 15-30 days (depending on whether landlord claims deductions), proper notice before eviction, and protection from retaliation. However, Florida has fewer tenant protections than states like California or New York.
Read our Tenant Rights Guide →StreetSmart aggregates data from Miami-Dade County, City of Miami Code Enforcement, 311 service requests, building permits, and property records. We track 180,000+ properties with building safety, flood zones, and violation history.
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